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| New York, NY (August 6, 2025) – After a successful edition of Just For Laughs (JFL) Montreal, the world’s premier comedy festival, Just For Entertainment (the producer of JFL), and Nashville-based comedy platform 800 Pound Gorilla Media have announced a new joint-partnership to distribute content, showcasing both companies catalogues of top comedic talent to audiences around the world. |
| Ryan Bitzer, 800 Pound Gorilla Media Co-Founder, adds, “While we both work with some of the biggest names in comedy, our audiences don’t fully overlap. This isn’t just content sharing, it’s audience building on both sides. It’s truly collaborative and that’s what makes it exciting.” Damion Greiman, Co-Founder of 800 Pound Gorilla Media shares, “This partnership is a true exchange of comedy powerhouses. We are bringing 800 Pound Gorilla’s best from the US, UK, and Australia to the JFL audience.” |
| Carlos Pacheco, Just For Entertainment Distribution’s Director of OTT and Monetization adds“The Galas are the crown jewel of the festival — showcasing a diverse mix of international comedians, from seasoned veterans to emerging stars. Our aim is to connect these incredible artists with new audiences in ways that extend beyond the festival. Partnerships like this help amplify the industry as a whole and some of the best comedian voices of the current generation.” |
| With a combined reach of over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers, 6 million followers across its Meta accounts, and reaching more than 20 million comedy fans a month, 800 Pound Gorilla and Just For Laughs together represent one of the most powerful comedy distribution partnerships in the world. Just For Entertainment Distribution recently announced its growing presence on major FAST platforms like Pluto TV and Fire TV, along with surpassing 100 billion views across the Just For Laughs family of social channels. |
| Founded in 2016, 800 Pound Gorilla Media, is one of the world’s leading comedy media companies specializing in the production, distribution, and marketing of stand-up comedy specials. The company has produced or distributed acclaimed projects like Mark Normand’s Out To Lunch and Matt Rife’s Only Fans, as well as specials for major streamers including two-time Emmy-nominated special, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, Leanne Morgan’s I’m Every Woman on Netflix and Sean Patton’s Number One on Peacock. Distribution partners include industry giants Nate Bargatze’s Nateland, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network, Bill Burr & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy, as well as Comedy Central and its own legacy label, Clown Jewels, which houses works from legends like Lucille Ball, Robin Williams, The Smothers Brothers, and Bob Newhart. Committed to delivering the best in comedy to a global audience, 800 Pound Gorilla Media leverages innovation and transparency to enhance the human experience through shared laughter. Headquartered in Nashville with team members worldwide and an international division in London, the company invites comedy lovers to connect on 800poundgorillamedia.com, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. |
| Created in 1983, Just For Laughs is a world leader in comedy. Just For Laughs organizes numerous festivals, including the world’s largest comedy festival in Montréal. The company has launched the careers of many renowned comedians and entertains millions of spectators each year through its festivals and content broadcast in more than 150 countries. Just For Laughs manages the careers of artists and produces shows, musicals, television series, and films. Just For Laughs is a leading brand of the Just For Entertainment Group which, since its foundation in 1997, has established itself as an international leader in creating a world of entertainment. Just For Entertainment was historically known as ComediHa! |
